Important: Note Change in Open Hours Starting 1/1/2026

Main Library: Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m., CLOSED SUNDAY

North Library: Mon-Thu 2 p.m.- 6 p.m.

Event List

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Puzzlepalooza: Individual Registration

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room 3 (Main Level, Telehealth Room) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, Family

Ready, set, puzzle! Register below and race to see who can complete a 300-piece puzzle the fastest! 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 3 (Main Level, Telehealth Room)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready, set, puzzle! Register below and race to see who can complete a 300-piece puzzle the fastest! 

This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Puzzlepalooza: Team Registration

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, Family

Ready, set, puzzle!  Gather a team of up to four people and race to see who can complete a 500-piece puzzle the fastest! 

Registration Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready, set, puzzle!  Gather a team of up to four people and race to see who can complete a 500-piece puzzle the fastest! 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family" group

FRIENDS MONDAY BOOK SALE

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, Family

Come join us Mondays 9:00am-12:00pm for the Friends of the La Crosse Public Library book sale in the lower level book room. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, Family
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Come join us Mondays 9:00am-12:00pm for the Friends of the La Crosse Public Library book sale in the lower level book room. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Color & Glow: Candle Art

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Discover the art of turning simple candles into stunning masterpieces!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the art of turning simple candles into stunning masterpieces!

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Make & Play Mondays: Fandom Club (Animal Friends)

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Elementary

Celebrate popular series and characters with engaging activities. Connect with fellow fans and enjoy the excitement together! Best for ages 6-11.  

 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games & Play, Arts & Crafts, Educational
Event Details:

Celebrate popular series and characters with engaging activities. Connect with fellow fans and enjoy the excitement together! Best for ages 6-11.  

 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Out in Print: Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult

Meet us for a discussion of Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin at Pearl Street Books!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Meet us for a discussion of Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin at Pearl Street Books!

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Storytime

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Family

Designed for ages 10-24 months, this 30 minute storytime features stories, singing, exploring and play. Prepare for lots of movement and laughter!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Designed for ages 10-24 months, this 30 minute storytime features stories, singing, exploring and play. Prepare for lots of movement and laughter!

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Storytime

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Family

Designed for ages 10-24 months, this 30 minute storytime features stories, singing, exploring and play. Prepare for lots of movement and laughter!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Designed for ages 10-24 months, this 30 minute storytime features stories, singing, exploring and play. Prepare for lots of movement and laughter!

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Designed for ages birth-9 months, this 20 minute storytime features simple stories, songs, rhymes, and a lot of interactive fun! A great opportunity to meet other caregivers in the area with playtime happening after storytime.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Designed for ages birth-9 months, this 20 minute storytime features simple stories, songs, rhymes, and a lot of interactive fun! A great opportunity to meet other caregivers in the area with playtime happening after storytime.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Northside After School Club

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Join us after school as we play, create, and have fun at the North Library. Only on days when Northside Elementary School is in session.

Best for grades 1-6.

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games & Play, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us after school as we play, create, and have fun at the North Library. Only on days when Northside Elementary School is in session.

Best for grades 1-6.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Chair Yoga

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Chair Yoga is adaptable for every body and will offer a sense of ease, relaxation, and strength.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Chair Yoga is adaptable for every body and will offer a sense of ease, relaxation, and strength.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Toy Tea Party

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Preschool, Family

Bring your favorite stuffed animal, doll, action figure, or any toy to our tea party! We will have tasty snacks, fun crafts, and lots of imaginative play. Best for ages 0-5.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Preschool, Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Bring your favorite stuffed animal, doll, action figure, or any toy to our tea party! We will have tasty snacks, fun crafts, and lots of imaginative play. Best for ages 0-5.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Chair Fitness

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Join Jamie for a chair fitness class which features low-impact exercises that focus on building strength, improving flexibility, and boosting cardiovascular health.  This offering will be very suitable for all abilities, and everyone can

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join Jamie for a chair fitness class which features low-impact exercises that focus on building strength, improving flexibility, and boosting cardiovascular health.  This offering will be very suitable for all abilities, and everyone can

This event is in the "Adult" group

Monday Mornings at Main

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Educational, Health & Wellness, Local History & Genealogy, Performances
Age Group:
Adult

Welcome back to Monday Mornings at Main - our signature lifelong learning program series for ages 50 and better!  Each Monday, we'll hear from a new speaker on a variety of topics ranging from local history, health an

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Educational, Health & Wellness, Local History & Genealogy, Performances
Event Details:

Welcome back to Monday Mornings at Main - our signature lifelong learning program series for ages 50 and better!  Each Monday, we'll hear from a new speaker on a variety of topics ranging from local history, health an

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Make & Play Mondays: Art Club

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Join us for an after-school program filled with creativity and fun! On the first Monday of the month, tap into your inner artist and make wonderful creations! Let’s make art!  Best for ages 6-11.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for an after-school program filled with creativity and fun! On the first Monday of the month, tap into your inner artist and make wonderful creations! Let’s make art!  Best for ages 6-11.

This event is in the "Adult" group

La Crosse County Veteran Services

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room 3 (Main Level, Telehealth Room) at Main Library
Age Group:
Adult

Community Office Hours allows Veterans to access the services provided at the county office at different locations throughout the county! No appointments needed, service is provided on a first come, first serve basis. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 3 (Main Level, Telehealth Room)
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Community Office Hours allows Veterans to access the services provided at the county office at different locations throughout the county! No appointments needed, service is provided on a first come, first serve basis. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Tuesday

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Educational
Age Group:
Preschool

Looking for a way to stay warm this winter? Come play with us! We will build with blocks, enjoy free play, and meet new friends at this terrific toddler playgroup. Best for ages 0-5.

 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Games & Play, Educational
Event Details:

Looking for a way to stay warm this winter? Come play with us! We will build with blocks, enjoy free play, and meet new friends at this terrific toddler playgroup. Best for ages 0-5.

 

This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Teen Advisory Council

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room 3 (Main Level, Telehealth Room) at Main Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

The Teen Advisory Council is made up of teens from local middle and high schools who advise the Youth Services staff on all things teen at the library.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 3 (Main Level, Telehealth Room)
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

The Teen Advisory Council is made up of teens from local middle and high schools who advise the Youth Services staff on all things teen at the library.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library

Monthly Committee of the Whole meeting.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Event Details:

Monthly Committee of the Whole meeting.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Storytime For Adults: Pizza my Heart!

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Adult

Why should children have all the fun? ‘Storytime for Adults’ is at Saxon Hall in Brownsville, MN. Join us to hear your favorite local librarians and performers read some of our favorite short stories and essays.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Why should children have all the fun? ‘Storytime for Adults’ is at Saxon Hall in Brownsville, MN. Join us to hear your favorite local librarians and performers read some of our favorite short stories and essays.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Storytime

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Level Auditorium (Auditorium A) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Family

Designed for ages 10-24 months, this 30 minute storytime features stories, singing, exploring and play. Prepare for lots of movement and laughter!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Level Auditorium (Auditorium A)
Age Group: Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Designed for ages 10-24 months, this 30 minute storytime features stories, singing, exploring and play. Prepare for lots of movement and laughter!

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Storytime

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Level Auditorium (Auditorium A) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Family

Designed for ages 10-24 months, this 30 minute storytime features stories, singing, exploring and play. Prepare for lots of movement and laughter!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Level Auditorium (Auditorium A)
Age Group: Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Designed for ages 10-24 months, this 30 minute storytime features stories, singing, exploring and play. Prepare for lots of movement and laughter!

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Main Level Auditorium (Auditorium A) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Designed for ages birth-9 months, this 20 minute storytime features simple stories, songs, rhymes, and a lot of interactive fun! A great opportunity to meet other caregivers in the area with playtime happening after storytime.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Level Auditorium (Auditorium A)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Designed for ages birth-9 months, this 20 minute storytime features simple stories, songs, rhymes, and a lot of interactive fun! A great opportunity to meet other caregivers in the area with playtime happening after storytime.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Northside After School Club

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Join us after school as we play, create, and have fun at the North Library. Only on days when Northside Elementary School is in session.

Best for grades 1-6.

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games & Play, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us after school as we play, create, and have fun at the North Library. Only on days when Northside Elementary School is in session.

Best for grades 1-6.